HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor physical activity.

HER Outdoors Week is back from August 12th – 18th, 2024.

Here’s WHAT’S ON in WATERFORD . . .

LIMITED PLACES | Bookings open HERE @ 10am on Monday 15^th July!

#FINDYOUROUTDOORS #HEROUTDOORSWEEK

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Ireland is an island full of sport, recreation and adventure. With Get Ireland Active, discovering where is made easy. Explore thousands of opportunities, from casual to competitive, and find what suits you best.

Get Ireland Active will guide you and help you to take control of your own activity journey. All in one place, explore countless trails, clubs, facilities and public places across the country.

Get active your way!

ABOUT GET IRELAND ACTIVE
Get Ireland Active has been built to give people control of their own activity journey – to help find the right activity, in the right place at the right time and at the right level to meet their needs.

parkrun is very simple concept: started back in 2014 in Bushy Park, in Teddington, UK. Participants turn up every Saturday and walk, jog or run 5k, or if you’re a junior then 2k every Sunday. You can also volunteer in numerous different roles too! It doesn’t matter how fast you go. It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing. What matters is taking part.

There are parkrun events each Saturday and Sunday in 20 countries all around the world. All events are organised by a group of wonderful, dedicated, local volunteers. parkrun is all about inclusiveness and wellbeing. They want as many people as possible to feel part of a real local community brought together by our events, as well as our global parkrun family.

The format of parkrun is simple: register once, print your barcode, then turn up and take part wherever you want, whenever you want.

There are two parkruns in Waterford; one in Tramore which is running since 2016 and a NEW parkrun in SETU Arena which has just been launched.

Men on the Move is a community based physical activity programme suitable for adult men (18+) that would like to take part in some form of moderate exercise.

It is suitable for beginners and men returning to exercise.

Each session will include cardio (walking/jogging) and upper and lower bodyweight exercises (squats, lunges, press ups, shoulder presses, etc.).

Exercises will be adapted to individual ability levels.

First time participants will feel:

• A little bit sweaty
• Be aware of their breathing.
• Able to carry on talking.
• ‘Talk Test’ Intensity Score => 5 – 6 = ‘Moderate Intensity Activity’
  

Venue: Indoors
Equipment: None. All exercises are using your own bodyweight only. Equipment may be introduced during the duration of the programme but is optional to use.

Men on the Move is back this October!
8-Week Programme Start Dates:
Monday 14^th Oct | 6:30 to 7:30pm @ Ballygunner Community Gym
Wednesday 16^th Oct | 7.30 to 8.30pm  @ The Causeway Tennis Club | Abbeyside

Cost: €30 per person for full programme. Book now on www.eventbrite.ie

BOOKINGS OPEN HERE on Monday 23rd September!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Thomas Shaw-Hamilton on 086 206 1083
tshawhamilton@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Get involved in the Winter Initiative campaign!

A 90 Day Challenge across November, December and January where participants will track their minutes of activity weekly.

Sport Ireland have launched a major new national campaign to get as many people as possible out exercising and participating in physical activity this new year. The ‘Winter Initiative’ calls on women, men, children, grandparents, neighbours, friends, work colleagues who haven’t yet ‘got going’ to get out walking, running, cycling or participating in some form of physical activity.

Upon registration, participants will receive a link to a downloadable calendar
to track their weekly activity along with weekly emails
to help you achieve your goals.

REGISTER HERE IT’S FREE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Sinéad Brannigan on 087 459 6179 or email sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

CHECK OUT THE WSP PROGRAMMES NOW BOOKING HERE!

Join us for Buggy Buddies
A six week exercise programme for mums and their little ones
(aged between 2 & 12 months)

This one hour session consists of a mixture of resistance, core and cardio exercises,
with lots of fun along the way!

Starting
Tuesday 13^th September | 10 to 11am
Walton Park | Abbeyside | Dungarvan
Meeting at the fountain
€10pp | Book HERE now!

Tuesday 13^th September | 10.30 to 11.30am
Tramore Skatepark
€10pp | Book HERE now!

For more information please contact: Liz McEnaney on 086 783 7385
or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Join us for fun Table Tennis Taster Sessions for over 18’s
–  facilitated by qualified tutors.

on Tuesday 23^rd August & Tuesday 30^th August | 7.30 to 9.30pm
@SETU Arena | Carriganore | Waterford

€5pp | Book HERE now!

For more information please contact:  Liz McEnaney on 086 783 7385
or lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

HER Outdoors Week will take place from Monday 8th- Sunday 14th August 2022. HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor physical activity.

The first ever HER Outdoors Week was held in August 2021 and it was a huge success. With over 250 events taking place nationwide and nearly 5,000 females active across 7 days, Sport Ireland want to build on this for the 2022 campaign.

This week will be an opportunity for ALL females to escape to the outdoors and try something new. For such a tiny island, there are so many incredible outdoor activities on offer and this should be celebrated to the fullest!

Whatever you do, make sure to #FindYourOutdoors.

The following events are now booking in Waterford:

FISHING
Monday 8^th August @6.30pm
@Salterbridge Cappoquin
Fishing taster session for Women (over 18’s).
Delivered by qualified instructors from Cappoquin Salmon & Trout Anglers Association
No experience required |All equipment provided.
FREE TASTER | Book HERE now!

SUNSET YOGA & DIP
Tuesday 9^th August @7pm
@The Guillamene, Newtown Cove, Tramore
Enjoy a yoga session followed by a dip in the sea for Women (over 18’s).
€3pp | Book HERE now! 

FOREST BATHING WALK
Wednesday 10th August | 11.30 to 2pm
@Glenshelane Woods (near Cappoquin)
JOIN US FOR A FOREST BATHING WALK in the beautiful Glenshelane Woods
led by a qualified instructor, for Women – Over 18’s.
€3pp | Book HERE now! 

FENOR ROAD BOWLING CLUB
invite you to come along and see how many shots  it takes you to get to the finish line!
Suitable for Beginners
Wednesday 10^th August @ 6pm
Lake Road | Ballyscanlon | Fenor
FREE EVENT | Book HERE now!

SURFING
Teenage Girls Surfing:  Thursday 11^th August @2.30pm
@Bunmahon Beach
Fun surfing taster session for Teenage girls aged 13 -18.^.
Delivered by qualified surfing instructors from Bunmahon Surf School.
No experience required |All equipment provided.
€10pp | Book HERE now!

DUNMORE EAST SWIM CLUB
invite you to explore whether open water swimming might suit you. The session will start with an exploratory meeting with refreshments
and a discussion on open water swimming. Emphasis will be on beginners and those lacking confidence. Women only, 18+.
The meeting will be followed by a sea dip, toes or more, it’s up to you!
Thursday 11^th August @ 6pm – Councillors Strand | Dunmore East
FREE EVENT | Book HERE now!

Women (18+) Surfing: Friday 12^th August @2.30pm
@Bunmahon Beach
Fun surfing taster session for Women (over 18’s)
Delivered by qualified surfing instructors from Bunmahon surf school
No experience required |All equipment provided.
€10pp | Book HERE now!

KAYAKING
Women (18+) Kayaking: Friday 12^th August @6.30pm
@Ballyscanlon Lake (near Fenor)
Fun Kayaking taster session for Women (over 18’s).
Delivered by a highly qualified kayaking instructor
No experience required |All equipment provided.
€5pp | Book HERE now!

Women (18+) Kayaking: Friday 12^th August @8pm
@Ballyscanlon Lake (near Fenor)
Fun Kayaking taster session for Women (over 18’s).
Delivered by a highly qualified kayaking instructor
No experience required |All equipment provided.
€5pp | Book HERE now!

For more information please contact: Liz McEnaney on 086 783 7385
or lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie